Lesley University

What you'll study

This programme blends core business disciplines with applied studies in management and operations. You will take foundational courses in accounting, finance and marketing alongside modules focused on organisational behaviour, operations management and business law. Quantitative and analytical skills are developed through coursework in statistics, data analysis and decision-making for managers.

• Core business foundations: financial and managerial accounting, principles of finance, marketing fundamentals.
• Management and organisational studies: organisational behaviour, leadership, human resource management, strategic management.
• Operations and process: operations management, supply chain fundamentals, project management, quality and continuous improvement.
• Analytical and ethical contexts: business statistics, data-driven decision making, business law and ethics.
• Experiential learning: internships, practicum or field projects with local organisations, and a senior capstone or integrative project that applies classroom learning to real-world problems.

Entry requirements

Admission is for applicants who have completed secondary education or an equivalent credential. Typical requirements include academic transcripts, a completed application, and a personal statement outlining interest in the field. Lesley looks for evidence of college-readiness, including proficiency in English and quantitative reasoning.

• High-school diploma or equivalent with records/transcripts from secondary education.
• Personal statement and at least one academic or professional reference; some applicants may be invited to an interview.
• International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through recognised tests or equivalent credentials; additional documentation such as certified translations may be required.
• Transfer applicants are considered with college transcripts; prior college-level coursework in business, economics or mathematics is advantageous.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for entry-level and developmental roles across a range of sectors. The programme emphasises practical skills and workplace readiness, so alumni typically move into positions that require analytical thinking, operational coordination and people management.

• Operations coordinator, supply chain analyst or logistics associate in manufacturing, retail or distribution.
• Project or programme coordinator and junior project manager in professional services, technology or non-profit organisations.
• Marketing coordinator, sales operations or business development roles in commercial and start-up environments.
• Human resources or administrative management roles within public, private and social-sector organisations.
• Pathways to graduate study in business, management, organisational psychology or specialised masters programmes.

Why study at Lesley University

Lesley offers a small-college environment that emphasises close faculty mentoring, personalised advising and applied learning. The university’s location in Cambridge — adjacent to a major academic and innovation hub — provides access to internship opportunities and partnerships with local businesses, arts organisations and non-profits.

• Personalised learning: small class sizes and faculty with practitioner experience who support applied projects and career development.
• Experiential focus: internship and practicum options that connect coursework to organisational contexts and local employers.
• Interdisciplinary opportunities: the chance to combine business studies with arts, education or social sciences offered across the university.
• Career support: career services, alumni networks and local industry links that help students secure internships and early-career roles.